While some people are blessed with long, strong nails, the rest of us like to reinforce our fingertips whenever we get a manicure. Usually, that means applying gel polish or acrylics for a little ...

The nail salon menu has evolved so much that one's choice is no longer limited to gel, acrylics or regular polish. The classic and well-loved gel manicure has been around for decades, while BIAB nails ...

Nails have been a core part of my aesthetic for as long as I can remember. As someone whose style tends to be androgynous (I even had a shaved head for a couple of years), I rely on my talons to bring ...

There’s a new acronym shaking up the beauty scene, and no, it’s not the latest skincare serum or fitness craze. Everyone is talking about BIAB, short for Builder in a Bottle. If you’ve been scrolling ...

If you’ve been on nail insta lately, you’ve probably seen “BIAB” manicures taking over. The name stands for Builder In A Bottle, and it’s being called the perfect middle ground between gel polish and ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The cortisol spike I get when I walk into a nail salon is borderline alarming. Selecting my nail shape ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Builder gel is basically an extra layer of protection for your nails," says New York-based celebrity nail artist, Shirley Cheng. ...

For years, despite writing about beauty for a living, my nails were permanently neglected. I’d occasionally get a gel manicure for a wedding or a work trip, but because my schedule was often – shall ...

Got weak, bendy nails? Can’t get your polish to last more than a day without chipping? Same. So when I heard about the new Hard BIAB – a tougher, even longer-lasting version promising chip-free, ...

Welcome to Face Value, a monthly column where we put Dallas’ most-hyped beauty and wellness trends to the test. Dallas has come far from the glory days of $25 nail sets and $15 fills. No kids, that’s ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." along with a cute color and trendy design is hard enough—but then you’re handed a menu of manicure types ...